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SUMMARY:Marlena Studer's Jazz Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/marlena-studers-jazz-ensemble/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250712T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250712T234500
DTSTAMP:20250703T155833Z
CREATED:20250619T211747Z
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SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Sam Gucwa Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/late-night-sam-gucwa-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250712T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250712T213000
DTSTAMP:20250711T173508Z
CREATED:20250619T211338Z
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UID:10000018-1752345000-1752355800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/olivia-van-goor-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250711T220000
DTSTAMP:20250725T182457Z
CREATED:20250619T210911Z
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SUMMARY:Kasan Belgrave Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/kasan-belgrave-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250710T213000
DTSTAMP:20250702T161208Z
CREATED:20250619T210639Z
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SUMMARY:Arnold-Jassi-Kramer: World Transcendance
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/arnold-jassi-kramer-world-transcendance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250709T213000
DTSTAMP:20250811T181357Z
CREATED:20250612T155222Z
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UID:10000005-1752087600-1752096600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Tiffany Gridiron Trio
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tiffany-gridiron-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250703T213000
DTSTAMP:20250702T161125Z
CREATED:20250619T210118Z
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UID:10000015-1751569200-1751578200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Nicole Heitger Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nicole-heitger-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250702T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250702T213000
DTSTAMP:20250702T161106Z
CREATED:20250629T211716Z
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SUMMARY:Cliff Monear Trio
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/cliff-monear-trio/
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